Sherwin-Williams Mixed Use Project

Project Description

The City is currently processing an application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) on the former Sherwin Williams paint factory site. The site is an irregularly-shaped property located north of Sherwin Avenue, between Horton Street and the Union Pacific railroad right-of-way. The project site includes two parcels: one owned by Sherwin-Williams (8.59 acres) and one owned by the City of Emeryville as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency (1.46 acres).

The proposed project would divide the project site into new parcels and roadways and construct a mixed-used development. The project would include a total of 621,000 square feet of residential space (540 units) and 94,600 square feet of commercial space. In addition to a park and open space, the project would also include a children’s playground, an adult fitness space, and a central green within Hubbard Circle. Ground level uses would include common space and commercial/retail uses.

The project applicant is proposing two potential development options (Option A and Option B) that include the same level of total development.

Study Sessions and Public Hearings

The Planning Commission held a study session on October 24, 2013. Click here for the staff report and plans.

The City Council held study session on December 2, 2013. Click here for the staff report and plans.

A second study session was held by the City Council on January 20, 2015. Click here for the staff report and plans.

CEQA Review

An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared for the project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Notice of Preparation was issued on December 16, 2014 with the 45-day comment period ending on January 30, 2015. A Notice of Availability was issued on January 8, 2016 with a 60-day comment period ending on March 8, 2016.